“She is still grieving”: Riley Keough is Upset by Her Ruined Relationship With Priscilla Presley After Lisa Marie Presley’s Death
Born to musical royalty, Riley Keough is one of the most electrifying and rising stars in Hollywood. The actress has worked hard to make a mark in the competitive entertainment industry. In her career, she has been part of many independent and commercially successful films, working with several A-list stars, and established a name for herself in showbiz.
According to the latest reports, Keough and her grandmother Priscilla Presley have finally reached a settlement in the legal battle over her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley Trust Dispute, on May 16, 2023. Sources claimed, “Riley is still grieving her mom.”
Riley Keough is Done With Legal Drama Over Her Mother’s Estate
Riley Keough was born into a very famous and well-established family. Keough is the eldest daughter of musician Danny Keough and Lisa Marie Presley. The actress was five years old when her parents divorced. Keough’s grandparents are insanely popular worldwide; she is the grandchild of musical legend Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley. Lisa Marie Presley passed away on January 12, 2023, after suffering cardiac arrest.
Later, news broke that her eldest daughter, Riley Keough, took over the rights of her late mother’s estate. In addition to that, her grandmother Priscilla Presley challenged Marie’s will after her daughter’s demise.
According to recent reports, Riley Keough and her grandmother Priscilla Presley have reached a court settlement over her mother’s Trust. A source told People magazine that the actress is relieved and doesn’t want further drama with Presley. The insider added,
“Riley is relieved to have settled the dispute over her mom’s estate. She doesn’t want any drama with her grandmother. She was hoping they could reach a settlement quickly. Riley is still grieving her mom. It’s been very tough for her. She wants to focus on making memories with her own daughter now. This is her priority.”
On 17 May 2023, Priscilla Presley told Entertainment Tonight,
“My family has resolved all confusion as it relates to our plea to the court and request for document interpretation after my daughter Lisa Marie’s untimely passing. Although some media identified such a plea as a lawsuit, I want to make clear that there was never any lawsuit filed against my beloved granddaughter. As a family, we are pleased that we resolved this together.”
She added,
“My family and I hope that everyone will grant us the privacy we have needed to properly grieve Lisa Marie and spend personal time together. We love and appreciate all of you and the Presley family is stronger than ever.”
Riley Keough’s grandmother Priscilla claimed that a modification made in 2016 to her late daughter, Lisa Marie Presley’s will was invalid, as per the court documents obtained by the US Weekly. The actress said it removed her and her daughter’s former business manager Barry Siegel as co-trustees and substituted them with the War Pony star and her brother, Benjamin Keough. Presley also disclosed that Marie Presley’s signature seemed fabricated, and the modifications were not witnessed or authenticated.
A Brief Note on Riley Keough’s Career
Riley Keough is one of the finest stars in Hollywood who has worked with some of the finest celebrities in the industry. Her acting skills and silver-screen presence always left her fans entertained. Keough is an American actress who made her film debut in The Runaways. By any measure, she is an extraordinary actress, who has secured a place for herself in Hollywood.
The actress has earned armloads of awards and praises for her acting genius. She has starred in films and shows like Mad Max: Fury Road, Daisy Jones & The Six, Riverdale, The Terminal List, and The Devil All the Time. Keough is exceptionally talented, and her hardwork and grit landed her where she is today.
Source: People magazine